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“Hey,” I blurt. “I used to always see this manor when I walked to work. That couldn’t possibly be…”
“Oh, yes, it’s my home,” he chuckles. “If you’ve had your eye on it for a while, then I would go so far as to say it was fate that led our paths to cross, wouldn’t you?”
The manor gleams like treasure in the moonlight, looking like something constructed out of a dream. I can’t believe it’s about to be my home, at least for the next little while.
“Is this really happening?” I whisper, not intending for my newfound friend to hear it.
“Yes, yes it is.”
I giggle in embarrassment as we approach the manor, making our way up to its front entrance.
“Wait,” I blurt out, stopping in place. “You mentioned your family. Do they also live here with you?”
“Unfortunately, they do,” he groans. It was the second time he used that word when talking about his family, leading me to wonder just how strained his relationship with them is. “But fear not. I won’t introduce them to you just yet. We’ll get around to that in the morning.”
“Where will I sleep?”
He glances seductively at me. Part of me wants him to say his bedroom, but at the same time, intimacy isn’t on my mind after what that attacker attempted to do to me. He seemingly reads this, the look in his eyes reducing to that of a plain, friendly expression.
“I’ll set you up in the guest room tonight so you can have your own space, it’s near my bedroom. You’ll need a good rest tonight. I’ll be coming around for you early in the morning, so be up at sunrise.”
5
VALKUS
I’m filled with excitement as I rifle through an old closet in search of something for my guest to wear. Over the years, my family has tossed aside old clothing into storage, but today some of it will come in handy.
My eyes land on the perfect garment. It is an old dress that used to belong to my sister Velora, dark red in color with thin padding all around, designed to show off the wearer’s figure. I know for a fact that Althia will look good in this.
Having found the right outfit, I briskly make my way to the guest quarters, eager to see what my mate looks like on a beautiful morning. Part of me hopes to find her asleep so that I may gaze upon her gorgeous features for a brief while.
Nexus perks up and trills as I approach the guest room. He had been waiting outside all night, having obeyed my command not to let anyone near Althia.
She is where I want her to be, but if I’m going to make the human mine then I can’t afford for others to be poking their noses into my business with her.
I stop at the door, clearing my throat before rapping gently upon it. I then enter, peeking my head through the frame before fully stepping inside. I twist the lock behind me.
Althia sits up in bed, positioned with her back against the frame as she rubs her eyes. Nexus immediately approaches her, his tail curling upwards as he jumps onto the bed.
“Good morning, Althia,” I greet. “How did you sleep?”
“It’s the best sleep I’ve had in my whole life.”
“We sleep on only the finest mattresses under this roof,” I tell her with a sense of pride. I step closer, hanging the dress on a nearby rack. “This is your attire for brunch.”
“Wow,” she gasps, stroking Nexus at the same time. “It’s beautiful.”
“You can use that divider in the corner to change. Be swift about it. Meal time is fast approaching, and you must look presentable for my parents.”
“Right.”
She departs from the bed, whisking the dress from the rack before disappearing behind the divider. I had intended on making the bed while she changed, but at that moment, a blinding gleam of sunlight shines in through the window.
It casts itself in the direction of the divider, and through it, I see the outline of Althea's body in shadow form. My jaw drops at the shape of her curves, tracing the exterior of her body in a hypnotizing fashion. She can’t see that I’m marveling at her, so I take advantage and lean against the wall to enjoy the show.
What a fucking view, I think to myself, imagining what her body looks like up close. I don’t get to relish in my fantasies for long as a polite knock comes at the door. Who the fuck?
“I’ll get it,” I tell Althia.
